Arts and Cultural Exchange [Culture]

The Japan Foundation works to introduce a diverse variety of facets of Japanese culture, from art, music, drama, and film to fashion and design, to the world. By creating opportunities for people to share the joy of co-creation and better understand each other in ways that transcend language, it facilitates deeper cultural exchange between people.

What's New

July 29, 2026 International Creations in Performing Arts 2026｜Collaborative Creation beyond Borders
July 24, 2026 Japan Jazz Nights: Celebrating 50 Years of Australia–Japan Friendship — Four Leading Artists from Japan’s Contemporary Jazz Scene to Perform Across Seven Australian Cities
Performance: October, 2026
June 24, 2026 ［Announcement］RIEHATA Set to Perform in the Philippines! Special Dance Perform ance with SB19 Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of Japan–Philippines Friendship

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Visual Arts

Venice Biennale
Exhibitions
Support Program

Photo of Visual Arts

Performing Arts

Music/Theater/Dance
International Collaboration
Support Program

Photo of Performing Arts

Publication

Support Program for Translation and Publication
Japanese Literature in Translation Search

Photo of Publication

Film and Broadcast

Japanese Film Screenings
Japanese TV Broadcasting

Photo of Film and Broadcast copyright NHK

Networking Initiatives【WA 2.0】

Grant Program for Enhancing Cultural Exchange and Networks in Asia
The Japan Foundation Fellowship for Arts and Culture in Asia
Exchange and Networking

次世代共創パートナーシップ－文化のWA2.0－ロゴ

Archives

Japonismes 2018 Follow-Up

What We Do